Why you’re wrong about the worst Hunger Games movies

Why you’re wrong about the worst Hunger Games movies The Hunger Games movies just got added to Netflix, and it’s now time to admit that the “worst” Hunger Games movies weren’t actually bad at all. Hunger Gamesfans got a resurrection of their own this Easter weekend, with the entire original serieslanding on Netflix. From The Hunger Games to Mockingjay Part 2, Rebellion fighters were able to rewatch one of the most successful YA adaptations in cinematic history as part of the streaming service’s slate ofnew movies....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 731 words · Donald Yang

You Asked: 3D VR, QDEL technology, and TV size vs. quality

In this installment of You Asked: Is 3D TV making a comeback? Bigger mini-LED vs. smaller OLED, Sony A80L vs. LG C3, and is there a way to make the Sony A95L even brighter? Will VR revive 3D TV? Scott Tindale writes:Now that both Disney and Apple will be adding 3D movies onto their platform for use with VR headsets — and in Disney’s case, they are planning to re-encode these to 4K — are we going to see a revival and an advancement in 3D technology back in future TV sets?...

June 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1730 words · William Barnett

You can snag a pack of 72 AA batteries for $18 if you’re quick

There’s been a shift towards rechargeable devices, but there’s still a lot of gadgets that are powered by replaceable batteries. Every family has that drawer of different types of batteries somewhere in their home, and if yours needs a refill, you many want to take advantage of this offer from Amazon’s Woot — a 72-pack of the Amazon Basics AA batteries for an affordable $18. Amazon is selling the 36-pack for $14, so you’re going to save $10 with this deal....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Mary Howell

You have to try these two climbing game demos during Steam Next Fest

There are currently a ton of great game demos to try in the wake of this month’splethora of gaming showcases, but there are two specific titles that should be on your list right now during Steam Next Fest:JusantandSurmount. While these two titles come from different developers, they share a premise. Both games are about climbing. The basics of their controls are similar, asking players to use the triggers or bumpers to grab surfaces, emulating the feeling of clamping down a hand....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Jessica Knapp

Younger motorists may be banned from night driving in U.K. safety push

Most young American drivers enjoy the freedom to get behind the wheel of a car at any time of the day. The same goes for their British counterparts, but a new safety-focused initiative by the U.K.’s Department of Transport means that could be about to change. In a bid to reduce accidents on British roads, the government is considering banning newly qualified drivers — the vast majority of whom are in their teens — from driving a vehicle at nightuntil they have more experience....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Reginald Bailey

“Struggling In All Categories”: Box Office Prospects For Kevin Costner’s Horizon Reportedly Getting Worse

“It’s No Wonder That People Reject Westerns”: Kevin Costner Explains What “Lazy” Westerns Get Wrong & Why Horizon’s Better Summary The box office projections forHorizon: An American Sagaare sinking. The movie is the first of a four-part movie series directed, co-written, and produced by star Kevin Costner that depicts the Old West during the time of the Civil War with an ensemble cast that also includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Tatanka Means, and Thomas Haden Church....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Adam Everett

"The strongest on the Earth": Dragon Ball's Frieza & Cell Share the Same Genius Real World Origin

Summary Dragon Ballchronicled Goku’s rise as the strongest being on planet Earth, and Toriyama felt it was only natural that the scope of his threats began to expand beyond Earth. Toriyama’s reasoning for how he came up with Frieza and Cell provides some insight into how the two iconic villains came to be, and how they’re both secretly connected by this theory of challenging Goku. It was only with the advent of theDragon Ball Zera that the series began to see threats emerge from beyond Earth, and the franchise began to transition to being more sci-fi than fantasy (although fantastical elements remain to this day)....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Christopher Spears

"Wait A Second...": 9-1-1 Stars React To The Season 7 Finale's Big 118 Shakeup

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for 9-1-1 season 7 finale! Summary 9-1-1stars Peter Krause and Ryan Guzman have opened up about the season 7 finale’s massive shakeup to LAFD Station 118, and what it means for the series moving forward. The final episode featured emotional character storylines for Krause’s Bobby and Guzman’s Eddie, who both had to deal with personal struggles that resulted in life-changing events. For Bobby, one of the major twists in the episode was Gerard officially becoming captain of the 118, the biggest shakeup in the9-1-1season 7 finale....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Lisa Ford

1 Iconic DC Villain Is Getting A Major Redesign In 2024

Summary Batman: Caped Crusaderwill feature a whole host of villains from the rogues gallery, but one character is appearing in a way that has never been seen before. The new animated series has been in the works since 2021 when it was first announced, but after several delays and setbacks, the show is finally dropping on Amazon Prime Video. Originally intended to be released on HBO Max, the series hit a roadblock when the DCEU was retired, and many of the projects from DC were halted....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Julie Carpenter

10 crossover characters we’re dying to see in Mortal Kombat 1

The tradition of adding guest characters toMortal Kombatgoes back to 2011’sMKreboot, which featured Freddy Krueger on all consoles andGod of War’s Kratos as a PS3 exclusive. Subsequent games have included Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, an Alien Xenomorph, a Predator, RoboCop, Spawn, Joker, John Rambo, and the Terminator. That’s quite an impressive lineup! Mortal Kombat 1, the latest reboot in the series, is coming later this year and it might follow that same tradition....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Christopher Reyes

11 million names to be carried to Mars on NASA’s Perseverance rover

When it heads to the red planet later this year, NASA’s Perseverance rover won’t just be carrying scientific instruments — it will also carry the names of millions of space fans. Last year, NASA launched its “Send Your Name to Mars” campaign in which members of the public were invited to submit their names to stenciled onto the rover. A tremendous 10.9 million people submitted their names, which have now been engraved onto silicon chips in a minuscule format using an electron beam....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Tracey Zuniga

20 Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs stolen from warehouse in Russia

In a quiet heist gone wrong, 20 Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics cards have been stolen from a Russian warehouse, allegedly by its employees. Worth around $38,000, the graphics cards were successfully stolen, but there is no happy ending for the alleged thieves. Buying a graphics card is difficult everywhere, but soon it will be even more difficult in Russia. Due to the various sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, many companies have ceased doing business in the country, AMD and Nvidia included....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Alyssa Aguilar

8 Best Disney+ TV Shows Of 2024

Summary Disney+is a giant among streamers and has released several quality shows in 2024. The House of Mouse has long been known as the go-to place for family-friendly programming, including classic Disney movies in the Disney Vault, such asThe Little Mermaid, TheFox and the Hound,andThe Lion King. Disney+ also offers a wide range of television shows, including everything it broadcasts on the Disney Channel, popular TV shows such asThe Simpsons, and original programming aimed at all age groups, whileDisney+ STAR offers highly anticipated movies and shows for adults....

June 10, 2025 · 10 min · 2013 words · George Kennedy